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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of History -
Assistant Professor of Modern South Asian History Location: Wisconsin, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
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Assistant Professor of Modern South Asian History The Department of History at the UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2010 at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Modern South Asian History, in any research specialization addressing the nineteenth and/or twentieth centuries. Applicants should hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the time of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in research. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate surveys, specialized upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the history of modern South Asia. We are particularly interested in candidates who will actively develop our South Asian history program, while adding to the university’s longstanding prominence in the study of this area. Wisconsin-Madison houses the Title VI-supported Center for South Asia, as well as the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia, in addition to excellent library resources for research in the area. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and paper copy of a writing sample of approximately 50 pages, and three letters of recommendation to Ms. Nicole Hauge, South Asian History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2009. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in San Diego. The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment. |
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Contact Info: Ms. Nicole Hauge South Asian History Search Committee Department of History University of Wisconsin-Madison 3211 Mosse Humanities Building 455 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706-1405 Website: http://www.history.wisc.edu |
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